governor rendell says he thinks clinton's new strategy will serve her better. as long as she continues to relate to people, she will do very well. lauren and chris. >> interesting message there. if you look at all accounts her husband bill clinton is worth about 80 million. she's worth about 21 million-dollar. but the message is the country is stacked against the the poor with the wealthy, and the disparity in wealth. >> reporter: yeah chris, i was just reading that they are saying this will be the the most expensive campaign yet, so we're talking big money on both side here. >> yeah, interesting, all right thank you. money life blood of politics, continues indeed. >>> man accused in the violent a deduction of the woman in the center sit jewelry store could be heading back to philadelphia soon. police caught up with 21 year-old khiry gay in lake city, south carolina on saturday. he is from philadelphia federal prosecutors charged him with kidnapping and robbery. police say that he and two other men forced a five three-year old woman into a van leaving work last

. >> former pennsylvania governor, ed rendell; supporting clinton's presidential bid. rendell says clinton would be quota great leader. >> she wants to be president for all the right reasons. she has a vision for where she wants to take this country. i was extraordinarily impressed when she was in the senate with how she worked with republican conservatives senators, and got stuff done. >> rendell served as pennsylvania's governor from 2003 to 2011. he supported clinton during her last run for president back in 2008. campaign 2016 is just getting started. so make sure to stay with "eyewitness news" for coverage bag both on tv and on line at cbsphilly.com. robert menendez appeared on sunday morning talk show to speak out against the corruption charges he is facing. >> when all the facts are known, of course prosecutors take out snip its of story to make their case, we will have an opportunity in court to make the entire case and when all of the facts are known i know that i will be vindicated and we will win. >> the lawmaker from new jersey was indicted april 1st and is

steve schmidt, ed rendell, thank you both so much.uke russert in washington with other breaking news today. luke? >> we love politics indeed. great job in iowa. new video has come in of volunteer reserve deputy robert bates turning himself in to the county jail. he was booked and released a short time later after posting bond. he was charged with manslaughter after he shot and killed eric harris. bates claims he mistakely grabbed his gun instead of his taser. >>> an alaskan airline was forced to make an emergency landing after discovering an airline worker fell a sleep in the cargo hold. the ramp agent emerged from the front of the cargo hold. the employee was treated and later discharged from the local hospital. some passengers on board described what happened. >> it went on for quite a while. ten minutes or so. >> we just thought -- the two of us thought something was stuck in the wheel. >> and then the air attendant, the captain said we're turning around. he renounced don't pan hick which made everyone panic. >> up to the point bef

. >> former pennsylvania governor ed rendell is supporting her presidential campaign today rendell saidfor all the right reasons. she has a vision for where she wants to take this country. i was extraordinary impressed when she was in the senate with how she worked with republican conservatives senators and got stuff done. >> rendell zebb as pennsylvania's governor from 2003 to 2011. he supported clinton during her last run for president back in 2008. >>> meantime the republican presidential field gets a little more crowded tomorrow. florida senator marco rubio is expected to announce his bid for the white house during a speech in miami. republican will have to bypass a second term in the senate in order to run for president. >>> campaign 2016 is just geing started. so stay with "eyewitness news" for continuing coverage both on television and online. cbs phil.com. >>> em balanced democratic senator robert menendez took a to sunday sunday morning talk show to speak out against the corruption charge he's facing. >> when all the facts are known of course, prosecutors take out snippets of a

we did talk to governor rendell. he is all for it. lets look at that video where she's catering to the middle class. she's talking about hard working americans pursuing the american dream, clinton says she wants to be the voice for the middle class with a focus have of economic security and greater opportunity. yesterday we caught up with governor rendell where he says hillary clinton is in a great place to lead this country in the right direction. >> she started out in 2008 as sort of this coronation, everybody expect that she would be the candidate and she felon her face politically. then near the the end of the campaign when she started relating to people and talking about peoples hopes and dreams she was terrific. that is the hillary i think we will see. >> that is what it is, governor rendell says you have to relate to people. show that warmth and compassion that she has inside of her, mike ape alex. >> it will be a long run but democratic convention is here in july of next year. >> a a lot going on. >>> a home run for new moms w

governor ed rendell was a paid consultant representing l.a. films and he just happened to call you two days afs it was known the la films eb5 request was going to be denied, and tla within hours of receiving the governor's call, you mr. mayorkas, directed your staff to reopen the case for l.a. films. is that a coincidence? >> i would respectfully take issue, congressman with your characterization of the question. >> i understand that. you're an attorney, right. it doesn't seem like you came very prepared for the the meeting knowing that it was coming. one final question, mr. chairman. what is dhs's policy for employee use of personal e-mails in the context of april 7th 2015, i sent a letter to the secretary requesting to see da copy of your e-mail usage policy. why has it taken so long -- i know you can't answer that question. what was the policy for the employee use of personnel e-mails? do you know? >> to the best of my knowledge, official business is to be conducted on official government e-mail, and i will follow up with your question cong

annie karni and governor ed rendell, thank you for your time tonight. both of you have a great weekend and a happy easter. >> thank you. >> you too. >>> coming up the gop freakout over president obama's plan for iran. he's gearing up for a fight over war and peace and his legacy also. >>> also this -- a man freed after 30 years on death row. how does this happen? and how do we stop it from ever happening again? >> when you think you are high and mighty and you're above the law, you don't have to answer to nobody. but i got news for you. everybody that played a part in sending me to death row, you will answer to god. that's all i have to say. >> also think the fight over discrimination is over? think again. there's a new battleground tonight. >>> but first, jimmy fallon and the first lady unite to take the mom dance to a whole new level. ♪ ...for a trip to hawaii. we love free checked bags. i've saved $75 in checked bag fees. no foreign transaction fees means real savings. we can go to any country and spend money the way we would in the u.s. one of the b

yesterday we caught up with former pennsylvania governor and philadelphia married ed rendell who said hillary clinton is in a great place to lead this country in the right direction. >> she started out in 2008 as sort of this cover nice everyone expected that she would be the candidate, and on her face book, and, and, and started relating to people, and, hopes and dreams and, and. >> lasalle university, political science professor marry ellen says that the former first lady, u.s. senator and secretary of state spoke to her class during president bill clinton's 1992 campaign. she looked forward to the 2016 effort. governor rendell says he thinks clinton's new strategy will serve her better this time and compared to the the less successful run in zero on eight. she believes as long as she continues to relate to the people she will do just fine mike and alex. >> relate to the people. what is it? she hasn't driven a car in 18 years. >> that what it is. >> that long. >> i can relate. >> thanks, jenny. >> i haven't owned a car in 16 years. >> you drive occasionally. >> i rent cars, yeah. >>

ed rendell and among thoseing a haw come it pass away age 36 and was a sport cancer in the 9 18 shows. willies and philadelphia sports stand will be nised. guys lets go back to the at the stuz station. >> if heating cis crispy treats of university of heaven. students at the university of wisconsin and coos planes were shutting for report books creating world's largest rice crispy street. families, children, and random volunteers all joined in to help out and they did. it the serial and march concoction. >> do you have more than 11,000 pounds. >> and. >> in yi philly is next on kaenl 6. >> "action news" continues with matt o'donnell, david dave ex karen rogers. for walter perez, melissa magee jeff skversky and the entire "action news" team i'm sarah bloomquist. have a great night and a great week ahead. good. >> good >> i'm karen rogers. >> and i'm alicia vitarelli. saturday/tonight on fyi philly. >> from fashion to food and cocktails, it's an explosion of flower power. >> we take a tasting tour of africa. >> and take a trip to the main line where city restaurant have opened suburban o

be getting praise from democratic titans such as the former governor, and philadelphia married ed rendell. >> she wants to be president for all of the right reasons. she has a rigs for where she wants to take this country. i think she would be a great leader. >> hillary clinton's visit the to the city of brotherly love was in 2013, this year, the road to the democratic presidential nomination will lead her back to philadelphia, in june. >>> republican senator marco rube ohio is expected to announce his white house run today in a 92nd teaser clip the the four three-year old florida resident said he was exited to make a big announcement 6:00 p.m., eastern time on his web site. the that is marco rube ohio.com. he tweet brace yourself and then in the game of thrones font the the word big news is coming. >> okay. >>> happening right now, a fire at a west sharp knack street in philadelphia. >> jennifer joyce is live. we understand you just got on the scene. >> reporter: we just got here a few minutes ago lauren and chris we are on the live on the 100 block of west sharpknack street. the the fir

. >>> and former pennsylvania governor ed rendell supporting clinton's presidential campaign. >> she wants to be president for all of the right reasons. she has a vision for where she wants to take this country. >> i was extraordinarily impressed when she was in the senate with how shy work with republican conservative senators and got stuff done. >> rendell served as pennsylvania's governor from 2003 to 2011. he supported clinton during her last run for president in 2008. stay with "eyewitness news" for continuing coverage of campaign 2016. you can get the latest both on tv and on line at cbsphilly.com. >>> embattled democratic senator bob menendez appeared on sunday morning talk show to speak out against the corruption sharks he is facing >> take out snip-it after story to make their case, we will have an opportunity in court to make the entire case, and when all of the fact are known, i know that i will be vindicated and we will win. >> indicted april 1st accused of excepting nearly $1 million worth of gifts and travel from a long time friends in exchange, for political favors. >>

former pennsylvania governor ed rendell opened this morning's rally for better transportation funding. the current federal bill expires at the end of next month. without it philadelphia and cities across the country will face uncertainty when it comes to infrastructure projects repairs and improvements. that's according to the chair of the house transportation and infrastructure committee who was also here at the rally. they're calling for a long-term transportation funding bill that they say will keep people safe and money in their pockets. >> it is scary if you're you know, taking bridges to work if you're -- if you have an expensive car that hits potholes, it is important as well. so all of those things with road repairs, and bridges and all of those things are really important to people to get around in the area. >> reporter: another big topic is addressed today, jobs. just how many jobs will this transportation funding bill create? i'm looking at those numbers and we'll have more on that coming up at 11:30. report in dilworth plaza, katy zachry, nbc 10 news. >>> a firefighter is

governor rendell, abbey huntsman i'm going to have to leave it there. thank you for your time. catch abbey on the cycle at 3:00 p.m. right here on msnbc. >>> straight ahead, collision 2016. hillary clinton's vision to help every day americans versus the 1% theory of economics. we're live in iowa. >>> plus the senate took a vote last night, so what is the holdup for loretta lynch's nomination for attorney general? mitch mcconnell talked about it today, and it doesn't pass the smell test. >>> a tulsa, oklahoma deputy charged in a fatal shooting tonight turns himself in. growing questions from the man's family. please stay with us. introducing the citi ® double cash card. it earns you cash back now and cash back later. with 1% when you buy and 1% as you pay with two ways to earn on puchases, it makes a lot of other cards seem one-sided. >>> breaking news from capitol hill, a key senate committee has approved a bill that could head off a potential showdown between congress and the white house over a deal to stop iran's nuke program. today's bill would let congress review that histo

former pennsylvania governor and dnc chair ed rendell, and jonathan capehart of "the washington post." thank you all for being here. >> thanks rev. >> great to be with you. >> you were there in 2008. as clinton's 2016 campaign gets under way, what are your thoughts? >> look i think that over the next few weeks she's really going to be listening to people about her concern, sharing her concerns with the country. we were most successful in the past when hillary was able to hear from people she did it as a senate candidate as a senator. she wants to hear from people about what their anxieties are, what their hopes are for the future and show them that she has a vision for moving the country forward. there are new challenges today and they call for new ideas and new leadership. she'll hear from the american people about those issues. >> when you say new ideas, new leadership you are referring to new as opposed to the president, or new as opposed to the clinton years? what do you mean new ideas and new leadership? >> i mean that these are new times. it's not the 1990s, it's not 2008. we sh

former pennsylvania governor ed rendell is scheduled to attend a 9:00 a.m. rally in dilworth park. rendell, along with federal state, local leaders are pushing for long-term funding to repair roads bridges, and rail systems, not just here, but across the country. the current federal transportation funding bill is set to expire on may 31. >> energy plant that provides power for the revel casino says it will cut off power today. acr energy partners has been in battle over unpaid bills at that property. revel was finally purchased this week, by florida developer glenn straub, but the energy company says it will shut off power at noon, because it does not have an agreement ensuring the power bill was in fact going to be paid. straub is refused to take over revel's contract, with acr. we'll keep you posted on that. meantime staying in the same area, atlantic city city council scrapped a vote last night that would have helped the former showboat casino reopen as a college campus. no reason was given for the cancellation of that vote. but trump entertainment which owns the taj mahal casin

former governor ed rendell among those paying respects to hoffman who started daily news 1959. hoffman passed away thursday age of 56 and also a sportscaster here at channel 6 in the 1960s. >> he is a legend. >> great writer i grew up reading him in the paper every single day. one of the reasons why you get into this business a guy like that. >> big tribute thanks jeff. >> former members of the philadelphia flyers put community spirit on display when they took to ice today against a team from nhs human services. this is the 11th year for goals for giving benefit game and this year's goal is to stock the agency food pantries. these games raised 385,000 dollars. >> another check of accuweather next on "action news." >> meteorologist melissa magee has the exclusive accuweather 7-day forecast. when "action news" comes right (vo) at jennie-o, we heard of a place in iowa where every thursday people ride ten miles for tacos. we thought we'd show up and surprise them with a better kind of taco, made with jennie-o ground turkey, cooked thoroughly to 165. (mom) i'd feed my kids turkey ta

james rendell has the latest on what the u.n. is calling the deadliest migrant disaster and the mediterranean ever. james: the survivors walked in single file onto dry land. no one celebrated. this man, for him a handshake was enough. >> they are under shock. they passed through a huge trial. their eyes are empty. james: the survivor awaits a different fate. 27-year-old mohammed from tunisia was the ship's skipper. investigators believe he may have caused the wreck by colliding with a merchant ship which had come to the rescue. the skipper on the left and his fellow crewmember from syria have both been detained. the chief prosecutor is investigating the captain, the shipwreck, and homicide. he said why justice is so important. >> we try to banish the traffickers. we wanted them to pay a price for what they do. it is a small drop in the ocean. it doesn't solve the problem but it shows that italy is trying to deliver justice. james: this afternoon we saw the survivors. they are under police guard in a migrant center. we were instru

anthony rendell and jason worth. the manager matt williams is not making excuses. >> got to keep running them out there. you know the guys in our line-up have been there before. they've had success. they've done it. we're not worried about that. you know just keep going with it. you know there are no excuse for not scoring enough runs but, you know we believe in our guys and we believe in their ability, and we'll just keep going. >> to annapolis. beautiful day at the navy marine corps memorial stadium for a little lacrosse army versus navy. black knights jumping out to an early lead. four goals in the first quarter. capped off by this score from connor glancy. they led 4-1, army after the first quarter. navy did come back though. we're tied 6-6 in the fourth. alan with a great individual effort here. the midshipman they scored six goals in the fourth to come back to win this 10- , your final score. a third round of the masters taking place. a good one going on at augusta. tiger woods shot a five under for the round.

she's now hiring the man who served as ed rendell's spokesperson.uck ardo will become her adviser. ardo was the first person to work for kane since two years ago. the democrat has denied any wrongdoing. >>> in delaware county there's a new chapter in the fight over a housing project. beaver valley road. the township voted to approve that project last night. but the conservancy wants to keep the land open. >>> fashion for a good cause last night. american heart association last night. at the nutter museum at the philadelphia college of physicians. who was in a seat? none other than meteorologist bill henley wearing red. i think he's wearing the same tie this morning. go red provides women with tools they need for heart disease, the leading killer of women in the yo u.s. >> great event. different tie, don't want to make that mistake. >> it is a different tie, you promise? >> it is. the a great event, their 12th year. and all the designs done by philadelphia university. >> that dress we showed in that clip there. that was nice. >> one that was one of 2

former pennsylvania governor ed rendell wants local students to get involved in the race for mayor. that will be streamed live later today for the middle and high schools. >> i will be sending out a message to elementary and middle schools on how to use the debate to motivate us to talk to the kids about elections. >> the mayoral forum will be held may 4th. we are proud to partner with the philadelphia chamber of commerce to host the debate for philadelphia mayor next tuesday, april 7th at 7:00 p.m. live from the kimmel center. jim rosenfeld is going to be the moderator. and you can ask your questions, just head to nbc10.com or the "nbc 10 news" app. >>> and this week on nbc 10 10 @issue hear what the candidates stand whether you live in the city or the suburbs. everything from your wallet to safety. don't miss that sunday morning at 11:30 right after "meet the press." >>> 18 minutes after 4:00 now, a new castle county private school released the results of its investigation into the former headmaster recently convicted of child pornography. christopher wheeler head of the tower hil

. >>> and yesterday ed rendell announced a mayoral forum hosted by the civic engagement center. that will be streamed live to middle elementary and high schools. >> we'll be sending out less son plans to all the elementary schools on how to use the debate as a motivator to talk to the kids about elections. >> the mayoral forum will be held on may 4th. and nbc 10 and telemundo 56 are proud to partner to host the next debate for philadelphia mayor next tuesday, april 7, live from the kimmel center. jim mtilrosenfield is moderating the debate right here on nbc 10. and we're giving you a chance to ask your questions to the candidates. just click on the "nbc 10 news" app or nbc10.com and while there you can also find a link to buy tickets to the debate. >>> and this week on nbc 10 "at issue," meet all six democrats competing for your vote. hear what they stand on issues to impact your life whether you live in the city or suburb everything from your wallet to your safes thetysafety. that's sunday morning at 11:30 right after "meet the press." >>> right now at 5:17 we'll check the road

. >> reporter: method drawing praise from ed rendell. >> she wants to be president for all the reasonssion for where she wants to take this country and i think she'll be a great leader. >> reporter: clinton' as announcement a new strategy for what many saw as a perception problem in the 2008 contest. >> she started not 2008 sort of this carnation everyone expected she'd be the candidate. and she fell on her face politically. near the end of the campaign when she started relating to people and talking about people hopes and dreams, she was terrific. that's the hillary i think we'll see. >> i've been waiting for this for a long time. i think she'll be a great president. >> reporter: lasalle university political science professor mary ellen says the former first lady u.s. senator and secretary of state spoke to her class during bill clinton's 1992 campaign and look forward to the 2016 effort. >> i've met her several times and she's very warm and supportive. so i think when the people meet her and get to know her i think they'll really like her. >> it is wonderful to be back in philadelphi

influential group of leaders calling for children in the infrastructure, this was led by former governor ed rendell, urging lawmakers to come up with a funding bill for infrastructure and that the economy will suffer without one meanwhile penndot and leaders are trying to keep the streets safer for pedestrians in philadelphia, a new campaign it's road safety not rocket science, it's a series of activities to promote safety around temple university. they are reminding people to be smart and be careful when they cross the streets. >>> matt pellman is here now live in the "action news" traffic center. hello matt. >> you would think it's rocket science because so many people wind up in accidents and one in delco giving us crowded conditions as you travel northbound on 95 away from 322 and curlin street they are partially blocking that on ramp and taking out the right lane and that is the reason for the extra heavy traffic as you move towards the state line and the philadelphia international airport and near the springfield springfield distribution in delco and this is heavy southbound 45 minutes. we ha

she's hiring the man who served as ed rendell's spokesman when he was governor.ed today that chuck ardo will become communications add adviser for her, the seventh spokesperson to work for kane since she took office two years ago. a grand jury recommends she be charged with leaking seek material to a newspaper. >>> happening in about half an hour, philadelphia city council will host a meeting to brainstorm ways to improve schools without spending more money. the plan is to turn some poor performing schools into community-based schools. that involves partner with colleges and hospitals to bring educational opportunities and health services to the community. the schools will become places where the entire neighborhood can benefit. >> we've seen in model research the health care aspects of child's life can increase dramatically, dropout rates have decreased. >> daryll clark says she borrowed the community school's model from cincinnati where it's been working. tonight's meeting is open to everyone at philadelphia community college in spring garden at 6 p.m. >>> we h

even president obama fast eddie rendell has been here mayor michael nutter pace the trip you are here spot for all of the politicians, as they're running for office. i used to come here to the mayfair diner back in the day, after the movie at the mayfair movie theater, across the street, the devon up the street, concord roller skating rink. >> this was the spot even after any of the proms come on back here. >> how often do you come here? >> every day. >> every day? >> love it here. >> this is your spot? >> like family. >> come on back here, there is also two ladies i would like to say hi to. what's your name? >> christine. >> and -- >> olga. >> now, you come here every day, every week? >> every monday, we meet here every monday for breakfast. >> like little date for the two of you? >> every monday. >> what's the best thing on the menu that you like? >> hot turkey sandwich. >> oh with the cranberry and the stuffing? >> i love it. my favorite. >> there you go, my favorite, too. stuffing and cranberry even on a monday morning. i want to say hi, though to this lovely lady. your name? >> b

. >>> former pennsylvania governor ed rendell wants local students to get involved in the race for philadelphia mayor. the center for civics and civic engagement will host a forum that will be stream lived to elementary middle and high schools. >> -- will be sending out lesson plans to all the elementary schools an how to use the debate as a motivator, talk to the kids about elections. >> the mayoral forum will be held on may 4th. >>> and, of course nbc 10 and telemundo 62 are proud to partner with the greater philadelphia chamber of commerce to host the debate for philadelphia mayor. it is next tuesday, april 7th, at 7:00 p.m. live at the kimmel center. jim rosenfield will moderate the debate. you can watch it here on nbc 10. we want to give you a chance to ask your question to the candidates. click on if the nbc 10 news app or go to nbc10.com. while there, logon and you can find the link to buy tickets. >>> this week on nbc 10 at issue you'll meet all six democrats competing for your vote. hear where they stand on issues that will impact your life whether you live in the city or the suburbs.

since 1998, under the rendell administration we've been reducing both wage and businesses taxes albeitery small amounts p amounts and it's going in the right direction. in order for to us accelerate those tax reductions we have to grow our economy and have to perhaps pursue the sweeney levy plan touted about relative to changing the uniform will the clause allowing to us to tax real estate commercial real estate different than reasonable real estate. you raise up the tax on the commercial building you take the proceeds from the revenue there and plow it back into accelerate accelerating both wage and business tax reductions. if a in fairness that's going to be three or four year effort because we have to go through a constitutional change but certainly worth pursuing it and certainly worth investigating the other thing the city has immense amount of land. we could put land into deals as our equity in having a warehouse company distribution company or someone else blue collar jobs come into the city to build on that land and we put the land in the deal as part of our equity. >> all righ

. >>> former governor ed rendell, u.s. representatives and a slew of state agencies rallied today in support for more funding for our area's transportation systems. the current federal transportation funding bill expires at the the end of next month. >> it's scary if you're you know taking bridges to work and if you have an expensive car that hits potholes so all of those things with road repairs and bridges and all of those things are really important. >> the groups calling for a long-term transportation funding bill that will keep people safe and save money. >>> we can't just fund philadelphia public schools, we also have to fix them. those words from the president of philadelphia's naacp. the organization along with councilwoman jenny blackwell, want a local board, not the school reform mission to govern philadelphia's public schools. a referendum will be held on the may primary ballot. pennsylvania governor tom wolf made a stop in kensington today. wolf along with michael nutter visited students at the science academy.

america is doing in the silicon valley but i also see what's happening to working class people that ed rendell spent much of his people fighting for. i don't understand why he is for these trade agreements. i know the senator who -- one more thing. i know that senator casey who is the great senator from the state of pennsylvania is strongly against these trade agreements as i am. and he knows what this has done to his state also. >> in my eight years we spent a lot of money and resources promoting trade and exporting. when i left pennsylvania was the ninth fastest state in job crease. the number one in job creation. and we tripled our exports in eight years and those were good paying jobs. >> congratulations. >> small manufacturing factories in middle size cities all over the state. >> you can have all kinds of examples and those are great things. governor strickland, by the way former governor of ohio thinks this is as bad as i think it is. i'm glad to hear your success stories. you have to look at net benefit and net loss. we're losing so many more manufacturing jobs. >> we created almost a

former pennsylvania governor ed rendell expected to join federal, state and local leaders, at 9:00 rally in dilworth park this morning. now, the group is pushing for long-term funds to go repair roads, bridges and rail systems, not just here, but across the country. the current federal transportation funding bill is set to expire on may 31, again, the former governor will be at dilworth park and 9:00 this morning. >> energy plant that provide power for the revel casino will cut off power. they'll do that today. >> acr energy partners have been bat until over unpaid bills. revel finally purchased this week before developer glenn straub, but energy cup says it will shut off power at noon because it does not have an agreement. the power bill will be paid by the new owner. straub has refused to take over revel's contract with acr. and, atlantic city city council scrapped vote last night that would have helped the former showboat casino reopen as a college campus. no reason was given for the cancellation of the vote. but trump entertainment which owns the taj mahal casino, is fighting the mov

. >> and former pennsylvania governor, ed rendell, expected to join federal state and local leaders at:00 this morning, there is going to be rally at dilworth park. the group is pushing for long-term funding to repair roads, bridges rail systems not just here, but across the country. the current federal transportation funding bill is set to expire very soon may 31. >>> and, the candidates for mayor aren't holding back. former district attorney, lynn abraham, will hold a press conference later this morning at city hall, to express her outrage over the campaign finance fines being issued to her opponent, senator anthony hardy williams. she says all the candidates should pledge to reject money that violates both the letter and spirits of the law. of course he will have a response to that for sure. fox 29 will host the next debate. you can watch it right here april the 23rd at 6:00 p.m. you can also watch it streaming at myfoxphilly.com our website, and follow along with all the debate news using the hashtag 29 dims debate. you got that? fox 29 dems debate, i should say. and i believe lucy

you know eddie rendell set the ground work for at( lot of stuff. start over again. want to update everybody that pliz abraham i got word, she's doing well. we are glad s! hear. that she is still resting but we wanted to update everybodyfá that she is doing well. that'sçóq good news. we wish you were here to answer the questions. this next onets7j5Ñe1 just for mr. oifrl and senator williams. >> i don't get to answer the last one? >> we had broken that down into smaller groups.8(q=s f1 o t int( harris fwurg and advocate for the city there. how would youlp sell philadelphia as ae1 manufacturing hub? let's startok with mr. oifrl. >> i think when we talk about energy. and i tñ)hke1 this question is related to the last one, we talk about an energy hub. the idea of energy and its benefits have been readily parent to the rest of the state. when you look at unemployment levels across pennsylvania during thee1 worst economic crisis this country has ever seen you saw that pennsylvania fared very, very well during that time. but if you look at how philadelphia did during tha

we laugh, but obviously mayor bloomberg said this thing a few years back called build america with rendellive. we were just given the highest grade we received in years, and then now we are at a d+. if my kids got a d+, do you know what would happen? brendan: economists agree that it makes sense to borrow cheaply and invest in step we need to invest in. but germany had same problem. shockingly, germany's roads are in terrible condition, which is a problem for their companies. robert: i testified before the senate finance and banking committee a few years back. whatever you bring up infrastructure bank or infrastructure financing authority, they think of it as a gse. they think of fannie and freddie and the government involvement but nothing could be further from the truth. this is the essence of private-public partnerships. we have a project for france we are announcing next week to along with the other -- a project for finance that we are announcing next week to go along with the other things we are doing. but this is a multiplier. for every $1 billion spent, it has over 25,000 jobs. this

brian schweitzer, ed rendell. i think there's some talent out there.-- erik: should they all be in the race? governor hickenlooper: i think secretary clinton has for many, many many years been in the game and she is relentlessly pro-business, right? stephanie: she has been in the game so long, it is why many of us have said, sure, she is fully vetted. but it seems like every week every day she is not fully vetted. should the democratic party step up and realize, hillary ain't the only game? governor hickenlooper: i think if hillary were sitting here and asked do you want to be on the stage by yourself in colorado i bet she would say let's get some people into the race. stephanie: she would not mean it though. governor hickenlooper: no, she would. i think she would. erik: why would anyone go into a fight like that, knowing the chances are high you would lose? governor hickenlooper: i think the challenge for anyone, the fundraising -- so many people assume secretary clinton will be the candidate that there is not a lot of people rushing to get in there.

the task force is co-chaired by former governors haley barbour, ed rendell, and former secretaries condoleeza rice and henry cisneros and includes business leaders, farmers members of cabinet and cabinet members and like former secretary michael chertoff a couple words about the project today. immigration reform legislation has been debated in congress over past few years, particularly last summer which saw arrival of thousands unbe a companied children and families from central america. that caused challenges for the border agencies. one key area keeps coming back and that is the issue of securing our border. this is continuous mantra for many leaders and put forward by some as precondition to immigration reform it is very ill-defined concept and it is rather not well-understood. in fact when it comes to border security the lack of understanding and solid data tends to make a secure border something in the eye of the beholder. yet this isn't a really good way to make policy so we at bpc engaged in a project to determine the best ways to measure the security of the border and effectiveness of

. >>> former pennsylvania governor ed rendell is expected to join federal state and local leaders at 9:00 a.m. today in rally in dilworth park. the group pushing for long-term funding to repair roads, bridges, and rail systems, not just here, but really across the country. the current federal transportation funding bill is set to expire on may 31. >> are you talking about infrastructure? >> yes. >> yes. >> former district attorney lynn abraham calling her opponents to join in pledge to go reject monday that i violate both the letter and spirit of the law. she planning 9:00 a.m. press conference at city hall in the wake of news that campaign finance fines have been levied against rival state senator, anthony hardy williams. >> well, they can hash it out during a debate thursday, april 23rd. >> that's right. 6:00 p.m., you can watch it streaming at myfoxphilly.com. follow along with all debate news using hashtag fox 29 dems debate. and lucy noland is mod raiding. >> did you say dems? >> dems, dems, dems debate. >> you know you only have so many characters on twitter, have to short ten

and also michael steele talking to steve schmitt and ed rendell, campaign strategist past and fought future and ann lewis from the clinton campaign. a lot coming up at noon. >> andrea mitchell thanks. great seeing you. see you at noon for your show live from iowa. mark murray nbc senior political editor. good morning. >> good morning. >> so the gloves are off. senator rubio told npr he's done more on immigration than hillary clinton ever did. what does it say he's going after clinton. >> not only on immigration, but marco rubio's big speech all yesterday talking about the need for new generation was definitely a shot at hillary clinton and by extension a slot at jeb bush. on immigration, jose, specifically, marco rubio is right. he was one of the co-authors of the gang of eight immigration reform legislation. hillary clinton and her defenders would argue, however, when the senate debated and passed legislation on immigration reform back in 2006 she was one of the yes votes for that and they did agrees where she believes comprehensive immigration reform now marco rubio's position is n

the task force cochaired by former governors haley barbour and ed rendell former secretary condoleezza rice and henry cisneros and former members of congress business leaders advocates and other former cabinet secretaries including our first speaker today secretary michael chertoff. before introduce the secretary just a couple of words about the topic today. as immigration reform legislation has been debated in congress over the last few years and in particular last summer which saw the arrival of thousands of unaccompanied children and families from central america and it the cost challenges for our border agencies one key area keeps coming back and immigration discussion and that is the issue of securing our border. while this has been a continuous problem for many leaders and put forward by some as a precondition for immigration reform, it is a very ill-defined concept and it's rather not well understood. in fact when it comes to border security that lack of understanding in solid data tends to make a secure border something that is in the eye of the beholder. yet this isn't a good